steady
Not easily shaken
Steady describes something that remains constant, stable, or unchanging over time.
A steady hand doesn't shake; a steady job provides reliable income; a steady relationship endures without dramatic ups and downs.
As a verb, to steady something is to make it more stable or to calm it: She steadied herself against the railing.
The command steady! urges someone to hold firm or remain calm.
Informally, a steady is a regular romantic partner: Is she your steady?
Not varying at all
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- uniformIdentical throughout
- unvaryingRemaining the same always
- regularOccurring at fixed intervals
even · continuous · uninterrupted · sustained · persistent · stable · fixed · unbroken
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
solid · unfailing · staunch · resolute · true · unwavering · unswerving · assured
Secure and unchanging
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
- evenUniform and level
- balancedIn a state of equilibrium
- secureProtected from harm
firm · anchored · planted · grounded · supported · poised · upright · fixed
Rhythmic cardiac contraction
- pulseArterial blood throb
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- regularOccurring at fixed intervals
heart rate · resting · pacemaker · normal · strong · faint · monitor · checked
Speed of movement
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- kickFoot-delivered strike
tempo · glide · endurance · freestyle · drill · timing · consistent
Device providing structural stability
- secureProtected from harm
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- holdMaintain in grasp
balance · prop · reinforce · buttress · shore · rest · grip · mount
Affectionate name for beloved
- boyfriendMale romantic companion
- girlfriendFemale romantic partner
- partnerOne who shares activity
- beauMale romantic companion
flame · date · lover · squeeze · main squeeze · significant other · courtship · dating
Calm and self-possessed
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
placid · poised · level-headed · even-keeled · cool-headed · unflustered · imperturbable · measured
unchanging
Not varying at all
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- uniformIdentical throughout
- unvaryingRemaining the same always
regular · even · continuous · uninterrupted · sustained · persistent · stable · fixed · unbroken · unwavering
dependable
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- loyalFirm in allegiance
consistent · solid · unfailing · staunch · resolute · true · unwavering · unswerving · assured · secure
stable
Secure and unchanging
secure · firm · anchored · planted · grounded · supported · poised · upright · fixed · immovable
heartbeat
Rhythmic cardiac contraction
regular · heart rate · resting · pacemaker · normal · strong · faint · monitor · checked
pace
Speed of movement
kick · tempo · glide · endurance · freestyle · drill · timing · consistent
brace
Device providing structural stability
hold · balance · prop · reinforce · buttress · shore · rest · grip · mount · fix
sweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
- boyfriendMale romantic companion
- girlfriendFemale romantic partner
- partnerOne who shares activity
beau · flame · date · lover · squeeze · main squeeze · significant other · courtship · dating · romance
composed
Calm and self-possessed
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
tranquil · placid · poised · level-headed · even-keeled · cool-headed · unflustered · imperturbable · measured · controlled
- body language descriptorsopen, closed, tense, relaxed, stiff
- composurecalm, calmness, composure, composed, poise
- dexteritydexterous, nimble, agile, adroit, deft
- handwritingcursive, block letters, penmanship, print letters, legible
- intensity levelshigh, low, moderate, medium, intense
- motion statesmoving, in motion, at rest, still, motionless
steadyerratic
Lacking regularity or consistency
irregular · fluctuating · sporadic · intermittent · variable
steadyexcitable
Easily aroused emotionally
temperamental · volatile · nervous · jittery · high-strung
- slow and steadyGradual but consistent
- steady handUnwavering manual control
- going steadyDating one person exclusively
- slow and steady wins the racePatience outperforms haste
- steady incomeConsistent financial flow
- steady as a rockUtterly dependable and calm
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